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ea0073pep4.1 | Presented ePosters 4: Reproductive and Developmental Endocrinology | ECE2021

Effect of oral contraceptives containing estradiol valerate vs. ethinyl estradiol combined with dienogest on biomarkers of coagulation – a randomized clinical trial

Haverinen Annina , Luiro Kaisu , Szanto Timea , Kangasniemi Marika , Hiltunen Leena , Sainio Susanna , Piltonen Terhi , Lassila Riitta , Tapanainen Juha , Heikinheimo Oskari

ObjectiveTo compare the effects of combined oral contraceptives (COCs) containing estradiol valerate (EV) and dienogest (DNG) with ethinyl estradiol (EE) and DNG on biomarkers of coagulation: thrombin generation (TG), prothrombin fragments F1+2 (F1+2) and D-dimer (D-Di). A DNG-only preparation was included as a control.BackgroundCOC use increases the risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE) 2-6-fold compa...